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Have you seen seniors trying to cross a busy street where there are no traffic lights? Many think they can walk faster than the speeding car headed their way. Not so….. Becoming allies in promoting safety for seniors can encompass a broad range of topics from elder abuse to fraud prevention to pedestrian safety. Pedestrian safety has been at the forefront as of late due to the large number of….
Do you know any Jay Walkers? Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder CareA play that speaks louder than words. I had the pleasure of watching an “innovative research-based theatre production that raises important questions about the dominant ‘tragic’ ways persons with dementia are understood and treated in our society.” Based on research by health researchers, Dr. Sherry Dupuis and team highlight the very common experiences of families dealing (or not dealing) with the many issues surrounding dementia, including family reaction, the person’s….
Cracked: New Light on Dementia Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder CareThe government is consulting with Canadians on “providing more inclusive caregiving benefits for Canadians who provide care to a family member.” It is time to speak up or at least take the survey…..
Caring for Caregivers- Survey Says…….. Continue Reading »
Dependant Support, Disability, Elder CareNo one wants to have regrets. Dying patients shared their regrets in a blog post by a palliative care nurse. For me, these ‘regrets’ translates into food for thought and an action plan. Maybe it will for you too…..
Living Fully Before Dying Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Funeral Planning, Geriatric Care ManagementWe prepare for marriage, child birth however many of us seem to have difficulty planning for older age. Let’s hope we all get there!….
Preparing for all of life’s transitions with equal fervour Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Funeral PlanningMy colleague, Audrey Miller, recently blogged about the trend in adult children looking for someone to live with their elderly parent in exchange for free rent (albeit the living arrangement may require light caregiving). In her blog, Ms. Miller highlighted the costs associated with care provided by care agencies, and commented that it may be worth pursuing care arrangements where students live with the elderly. Just how practical is this….
